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The Man Behind Your Rights Was No Hero — And That's the Point

Ernesto Miranda was accused of terrible crimes. Yet the case bearing his name became one of the most important legal decisions in American history. Sometimes bad people make good law — and the rights that came from his case have protected millions of people ever since. Here's what you need to know.

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General Law, Connecticut Law Robert Elfont General Law, Connecticut Law Robert Elfont

Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave: What It Means for New Milford, CT Businesses and Residents

Connecticut's expanded paid sick leave law is one of the biggest workplace changes in years — and by 2027, it will cover nearly every employee in the state, including right here in New Milford. Whether you're a business owner updating your policies or a worker learning your new rights, here's what you need to know.

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Connecticut's New Law on Coerced Debt - A Critical Protection for Victims of Financial Abuse in New Milford

Financial abuse is one of the most common and least talked-about forms of domestic violence — and it often leaves survivors buried in debt they were forced to take on. A new Connecticut law that took effect January 1, 2025 changes that, giving victims a legal pathway to challenge coerced debt and stop collection activity. Here's what New Milford residents need to know.

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